Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat, Harichadanpur
Gaunighasa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Arjunchua, Chilikidara, and Gounighasa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat
Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arjunchua |
| 2 | Chilikidara |
| 3 | Gounighasa |
| 4 | Kandavarati |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat
Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat
Where is Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat located?
Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat: Arjunchua, Chilikidara, Gounighasa, and Kandavarati.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat come under?
Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat comes under Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat?
Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat do?
Gaunighasa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.